SeekerOfTheWay

Good thing i didn't read this before i did it or i would have been scared! Ha. Yes, it's hollowed out already, nothing happened. Thank goodness! Another question. This will be my first hidden cache. i'm going to test it in my yard for 2 weeks first though. Anyway, how can i give a FTF prize? It's only big enough to hold a log sheet... i also emailed the YMCA to ask permission to place a cache. If permission granted i'm going to leave a 6 class card for FTF. i'd like to do something for my golf cache. the store on the site has a really small geocoin labeled "first to find" I think it could easily fit in a micro http://shop.Groundspeak.com/productDetail....;ProductID=287# these are tiny too http://shop.Groundspeak.com/productDetail....;ProductID=266# example picture: http://shop.Groundspeak.com/photoPopUp.cfm?ProductID=266 might work Ah, cool! Thanks for all the suggestions! Yes, i'll be working on testing different things to make sure it's waterproof. If i have to, i can fit a bison tube in there.

Oh ok. i was wondering if it was overdone.

Thanks for the link. Very interesting. Yes, the ball was in a vice grip thing

i'm a newb, so my method may change. i use my BlackBerry app! Geocache Navigator, to locate closest caches. Once i'm done with those i use the closest cache option again wherever i am. Closest within 4 miles, list of 50. If i have nice pants on i skip the 4 Terrain so i don't ruin my pants.

Oh ok. i can do that!

i use a paid app called Geocache Navigator ($19.99 BlackBerry App World). i don't have a PC so i log my find using my BlackBerry. When i did get to a PC i noticed that 2 or 3 caches i found and logged were for premium members! The caches showed up on my BlackBerry app like any other cache. i logged a field note and then turned that into a log. But i can't go onto a PC and view the premium member only caches or logs! On the app, the can see it though. i don't know why the app doesn't filter the premium only caches out.

Yes, that's what i'll be testing for 2 weeks in my yard. i'm going to try this thick...styrofoam-like plastic and a wine bottle cork to plug the hole. i have a few other ideas too if both of those fail. Ok. So the FTF people would sign the log and then that would be proof. And i email them the prize...ok. Cool. Good idea. So i assume Geocaching has an official generic FTF certificate?

Good thing i didn't read this before i did it or i would have been scared! Ha. Yes, it's hollowed out already, nothing happened. Thank goodness! Another question. This will be my first hidden cache. i'm going to test it in my yard for 2 weeks first though. Anyway, how can i give a FTF prize? It's only big enough to hold a log sheet... i also emailed the YMCA to ask permission to place a cache. If permission granted i'm going to leave a 6 class card for FTF. i'd like to do something for my golf cache.

Ok, thank you.

Does the log have to be in a container? Can i place the log in a hollowed out golf ball or do i need to put a bison tube in the golf ball and put the log in that? Is that type of cache common? Played out? Thanks!

i'm still reading a bunch of longer threads (and older) threads on here. One mentioned the "old days" of caching where the logs would be signed with details of the find, the hunt. Does anyone do this still? All the caches i've found just have handles and dates signed. i like to write about my adventure but i've been doing it in the online log. Is that supposed to go in the physical log? Wouldn't that use up the log too quickly? Thoughts? Thanks!

i do appreciate the CO's (Jim) reply and am talking with him via email. No harm, no foul. i learned some things from this so that's good.

His reply to my Needs Maintenance was removed too. Maybe that means it's being taken care of.

Thanks for the support guys! i'm not put off to geocaching or its members. Like i said everyone i've talked with so far has been very nice, save the report. i don't think i'll log it as a Needs Archived though because it's been there 8 years i think. i feel like i am too inexperienced in the social aspect. Maybe another cacher will look at it and decide to take action further. The Needs Maintenance log is all i'll do for now. i just hope the cachers who find it keep replacing or drying the log!

Wow! Thanks for that link. Interesting and something to consider.

That does sound neat! Maybe i'd go for that with a friend! Not alone like i usually do.

Yes, agreed. Regardless of this CO's response to me, i now think logging a Needs Maintenance is appropriate. Even if the CO doesn't replace the log, at least the Needs maintenance log will alert the next cachers to bring some paper! Then all will be good again.

Simple, logical. Yes, that's it. Thanks to everyone who replied!

i'm still new to geocaching but i think the usual place may be under a light pole skirt. They lift up. Try that.

a) he didn't actually say that and if I reach a squillion finds, and I'll still hate a snarky reply as much as the first time. We of the geocaching community are often not so strong in the social skills department. It is all part of having the magical, mystical geek gene, I suspect. It doesn't take many episodes of logging, "hey, that wasn't a great place for a cache, what with all the junkies and schizophrenics pushing shopping carts" and having the CO go bzzzzt like a watchspring before I learned to be very, very circumspect in my logs. TFTC is about the most critical thing I post anymore. Funny! i'm not very social myself, like to have a lot of alone time. Even so, i'm not mean either. i wouldn't say someone needs a smack. Anyway, i've decided to go about my business and write my semi detailed logs. i like writing them and reading them, as well and taking and posting pics. If the CO has something important to say they can email me (a few have, very nice folks). Otherwise, i'll chalk this CO up as jaded or give him a pass. Maybe he's had a bad day. A related question that this cache made me think of when i opened the cache...what do the CO's actually do with their logs? Keep them and frame them? Just save them? Throw the logs away? When i saw the first log was ruined and second log was soaked i felt bad for this CO thinking they'd be bummed because they won't get to read the logs. When i sign a log i usually spend some time (if possible) reading the other signatures and dates and comments. It's awesome!

Haha! Good info! i'd look for *those caches. i only found pennies in the film containers i found! i actually didn't mind the film containers. i didn't take pics of them like i do with creative containers. But many of the locations that the film canisters were in were pretty neat! One thing that thrills me is when i find out how long a cache has been hidden in that area. Then i'm so impressed with how dry the contents are and clean the inside is! i took pics of the cache containers that i enjoyed and impressed me by surviving the Florida elements! But a nice location and a boring container is cool too! Just wet logs get me down, and mean (or lazy) CO's! Lol

Bushes, huh? Was it within throwing distance of the nearest road or parking lot? Yes, it was in a parking lot. Right in front of where one would buy tickets for a tour. Why? i don't get it...

LOL re the slogan! In St. Augustine most of the caches i found were 35mm film canisters! i was surprised! Here in Englewood (where i started caching) i have found a wide variety of containers very cleverly camo'ed and HIPS. No film canisters though. i guess in higher muggle areas you *have to use the film canisters...? i don't know. The one i logged a Maintenance report for is wet because it's placed in bushes that get soaked with a sprinkler. That's what the workers in the ticket booth told me. That it's always wet inside the canister. i just suggested to the CO that the cache (film canister) be placed inside a waterproof bag so we can sign the log. i think that's an easy enough suggestion. If i'd had a bag, i would have done it myself. Maybe another cacher will. Anyway, i know i'm a newb and i love learning and experiencing this new thing. i just didn't like the smacking comment and sarcasm. Also, learned that 35mm film canisters aren't water tight! Something i never thought about before! Ha Another thing that concerned me was that this wet cache is in a HIGH muggle (tourist) area. If a non cacher found this cache they may just throw it out. The geocache paper inside that explains what it's all about is also soaked and unreadable.

i wouldn't like a trapped cache. Just personal preference. i don't like being startled, having my heart race for no reason. Not fun. i like the location of a cache, a decent (challenging) hide, and signing a log. That's enough fun for me!

My log was only edited for spelling. i left a nice Found log right before. If he would look at my (newb) logs, i'm never mean or rude. That's just me. But this does teach me to carry cache supplies in my backpack. Since i haven't hidden any yet i just didn't have anything for caches other than a pen and trinkets. i'm just going to go by what i'd like for now. When i hide i'd like to know of any issues because i take pride in keeping my things nice and purposeful. To each their own. i guess i felt picked on for having only 30 finds, but oh well. Have to start somewhere! i'm having a blast still. Lots to learn though about geocaching activity and community! Yay